What percentage of planning applications does South Ribble approve?

South Ribble approves approximately 95% of planning applications, based on 4,395 decisions analysed by PlanningLens from the council's planning portal.

How many planning applications has South Ribble decided?

PlanningLens has analysed 4,395 planning decisions published by South Ribble.

What is the refusal rate for South Ribble planning applications?

South Ribble refuses approximately 5% of planning applications.

How long does a planning application take in South Ribble?

The average planning application in South Ribble takes 9.8 weeks from validation to decision, which is above the statutory 8-week target for householder applications. Based on 4,375 applications with recorded submission and decision dates. See how South Ribble compares in the UK ranking: How long does a planning application take in the UK?

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Recent planning decisions in South Ribble

2 days ago

Plot 16/17Oak Treetrees overhanging garden ,require pruning back for light and o

07/2026/00572/TPO · Coupe Green and Gregson Lane

Approved

3 days ago

Single storey rear extension

07/2026/00559/CLD · Charnock

Approved

3 days ago

Following demolition of existing dwelling & associated outbuildings, erection of

07/2026/00248/FUL · Hoole

Approved

4 days ago

Single storey side and rear extension

07/2026/00393/HOH · Howick and Priory

Approved

5 days ago

Proposed replacement bay windows to the front elevation to include pitched roof

07/2026/00458/HOH · Howick and Priory

Approved

6 days ago

Application for prior approval for single storey rear extension. Proposed length

07/2026/00554/HPD · New Longton and Hutton East

Approved

6 days ago

Replacement of outbuilding to the rear - roof eaves to be 0.3 metres higher than

07/2026/00502/FUL · Howick and Priory

Approved

6 days ago

Erection of canopy and drivers welfare unit together with elevational alteration

07/2026/00490/FUL · Farington West

Approved

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About this data

This page analyses 4,395 planning decisions made by South Ribble from January 2020 to present. Data is sourced directly from the council’s planning portal. For the full approval rate breakdown, ward-level analysis, and extension-type approval patterns, see the South Ribble planning approval rates page.

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